Pump station operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pump station operator gender statistics
9.0% of pump station operators are women and 91.0% of pump station operators are men.
- Male, 91.0%
- Female, 9.0%
Pump station operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.0% |
| Female | 9.0% |
Pump station operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,073
Female income
$54,798
Pump station operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pump station operator positions over time. Currently, 9.0% of pump station operators are female.
Pump station operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.24% | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2013 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2014 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2015 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| 2016 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2017 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2018 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 91.15% | 8.85% |
| 2020 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
Pump station operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pump station operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Pump Station Operator | 91% | 9% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Pump station operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pump station operators is White, which makes up 62.8% of all pump station operators. Comparatively, 16.8% of pump station operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of pump station operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Pump station operator race
| Pump station operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Pump station operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pump station operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pump station operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.60% | 6.84% | 0.35% | 10.70% |
| 2011 | 75.12% | 8.03% | 0.57% | 13.37% |
| 2012 | 76.29% | 9.97% | 0.56% | 9.84% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.33% | 1.03% | 12.07% |
| 2014 | 76.37% | 6.54% | 0.53% | 11.95% |
| 2015 | 74.29% | 9.07% | 1.32% | 13.56% |
| 2016 | 79.64% | 7.86% | 0.86% | 8.39% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 8.98% | 1.03% | 11.39% |
| 2018 | 75.29% | 7.06% | 0.97% | 13.61% |
| 2019 | 74.45% | 7.91% | 1.79% | 12.70% |
| 2020 | 75.91% | 6.83% | 1.15% | 12.81% |
| 2021 | 62.82% | 12.00% | 2.28% | 16.85% |
Pump station operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pump station operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pump station operators have the lowest average salary at $47,390.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,437 |
| White | $56,717 |
| Black or African American | $50,168 |
| Asian | $60,711 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,390 |
Pump station operator age breakdown
The average age of pump station operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the pump station operator population.
Pump station operator age breakdown
| Pump Station Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Pump station operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pump station operators is bachelor's degree, with 36% of pump station operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 28%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 28%
- Diploma, 4%
Pump station operators by degree level
| Pump station operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Diploma | 4% |
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Pump station operator employment statistics
Most pump station operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where pump station operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pump station operators work.
Pump station operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Pump station operator jobs by company type
Employees with the pump station operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pump station operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Pump station operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 36% |
Pump station operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pump station operators are government, manufacturing and energy.
Pump station operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 35% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Utilities | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Pump station operator turnover and employment statistics
Pump station operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pump station operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pump station operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pump station operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.43% |
| 2011 | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 2.96% |
| 2013 | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 3.28% |
| 2015 | 3.79% |
| 2016 | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 4.22% |
| 2021 | 6.77% |
Average pump station operator tenure
The average pump station operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 pump station operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pump station operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Pump station operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pump station operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Forming Roll Operator | 3.85% | 63,820 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Cart Pusher | 4.67% | 1,267 |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | 607 |
| Pump Station Operator | 8.17% | - |
| Sock Boarder | 10.43% | 1,217 |
Similar pump station operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Forming Roll Operator | 3.85% | 63,820 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Cart Pusher | 4.67% | 1,267 |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | 607 |
| Sock Boarder | 10.43% | 1,217 |